Jim Beam Signature Craft 12 Year Old vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Jim Beam Signature Craft 12 Year Old
Jim Beam
£120
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
| Jim Beam Signature Craft 12 Year Old | Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Jim Beam | Bruichladdich |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 54.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £120 | £109.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Jim Beam Signature Craft 12 Year Old
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Jim Beam Signature Craft 12 Year Old
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is better value at £110 vs £120.
For beginners: Jim Beam Signature Craft 12 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Jim Beam Signature Craft 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£120 vs £109.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£109.95 vs £120)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Jim?
Jim Beam Signature Craft 12 Year Old is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Port?
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Jim Beam Signature Craft 12 Year Old
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01